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Jan 26, 2010 · Ruling Class, The (1972) -- (Movie Clip) The 14th Earl Announced by the now-unglued butler (Arthur Lowe), completely unexpected Jack (Peter O'Toole) arrives for the reading of his father's will, in equally unexpected style, in his first appearance in The Ruling Class, 1972, directed by Peter Medak,from Peter Barnes' play and screenplay.
The Ruling Class. 1972 · 2 hr 34 min. R. Comedy · Drama · Music. When the Earl of Gurney dies, his family is infuriated that his title and estate will be passed on to his insane son, who believes he is Jesus Christ. Starring: Peter O'Toole Alastair Sim. Directed by: Peter Medak. When the Earl of Gurney dies, his family is infuriated that his ...
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Overview. When the Earl of Gurney dies in a cross-dressing accident, his schizophrenic son, Jack, inherits the Gurney estate. Jack is not the average nobleman; he sings and dances across the estate and thinks he is Jesus reincarnated. Believing that Jack is mentally unfit to own the estate, the Gurney family plots to steal Jack's inheritance.
Synopsis. When the Earl of Gurney dies in a cross-dressing accident, his schizophrenic son, Jack, inherits the Gurney estate. Jack is not the average nobleman; he sings and dances across the estate and thinks he is Jesus reincarnated. Believing that Jack is mentally unfit to own the estate, the Gurney family plots to steal Jack’s inheritance.
Oct 30, 2001 · The Film: “The Ruling Class” was first a theatre production and then a film. With the transition the producers incorporated many external scenes – perhaps intending to enhance the theatre experience by moving beyond the proscenium.
Released September 13th, 1972, 'The Ruling Class' stars Peter O'Toole, Alastair Sim, Arthur Lowe, Harry Andrews The PG movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 34 min, and received a user score of 65 ...
The Ruling Class is a 1972 British black comedy film. It is an adaptation of Peter Barnes' satirical 1968 stage play The Ruling Class, which tells the story of a paranoid schizophrenic British nobleman who inherits a peerage. The film co-stars Alastair Sim, William Mervyn, Coral Browne, Harry Andrews, Carolyn Seymour, James Villiers and Arthur Lowe. It was produced by Jules Buck and directed ...
